THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Willie Nelson, Songbird (Lost Highway) Backed by Ryan Adams’ band, The Cardinals, the country legend spits out yet another album this time with a youthful (yet classic Willie) touch. Adams acted as producer of the album. Check out tracks “Rainy Day Blues”, “We Don’t Run” and “Songbird”. You’ll also find a cover […]
Old Videos, New Releases: 24OCT06
Old videos from artists with new releases for week of October 24, 2006. Artists include Lucinda Williams, Guy Clark, Melissa Ferrick, Brian Setzer, Aimee Mann and Bright Eyes.
Damien Rice & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Damien Rice, 9 (Warner Brothers) Expecations are high for the forthcoming album by broody Irishman, Damien Rice, after 2003’s debut album O. Don’t miss “9 Crimes” and “Accidental Babies”. folk WORTH MENTION: The Who, Endless Wire (Republic) Bright Eyes, Noise Floor (Parties: 1998-2005) (Saddle Creek) Duncan Sheik, Brighter: A Duncan Sheik Anthology […]
Videos From Artists With New Releases, Week of October 17
17 OCT 06 It’s nearly impossible to get new videos from artists the week of their album releases. But with the magical goodness of the new YouTube playlisting feature, we can package together a bunch of videos from artists into a single playlist. The videos are sometimes crappy captures of live performances on digital devices […]
San Saba County’s “Medicine”, a Download
Here’s a link to download my favorite track from San Saba County’s latest album Its Not the Fall that Hurts. Enjoy! “Medicine” (M3U) Also, here’s a short review of the album posted earlier this week.
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Love Their Country (Fat Wreck Chords) country, pop These guys could be the best cover band around. This time around the album theme is classic country hits played as always with the bands signature punk-pop delivery. K.T. Tunstall, K.T. Tunstall’s Acoustic Extravaganza (EMI) acoustic, folk Tunstall […]
San Saba County’s “Its Not the Fall that Hurts”, At a Glance
SXSW darlings, San Saba County, take us on an around-the-world bar hop from the saloon to the cantina then back to the saloon with their latest album, Its Not the Fall That Hurts. The beechwood-aged twangers’ second full-length album is thematically heavy on heartbreak and audibly represents a diversity of Texicano influences giving it a […]
Michelle Malone’s “Tighten Up the Springs”, a Download
From Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Michelle Malone’s latest release, Sugarfoot. “Tighten Up the Springs” (MP3) [audio:http://www.valley-entertainment.com/real_audio/15208_TRK1.mp3] Sugarfoot is the first release for the Georgia born Malone in three years. It’s a high-spirited stripped down blend of rootsy acoustic slide, gritty electric blues and explosive vocals – rock with just enough blues edge to get the medicine down. […]
Robert Randolph’s “Thrill of It”, a Video
Pedal steel guitar madness, funk n’ soul goodness. You just gotta love everything about Robert Randolph & The Family Band. Here’s a video for “Thrill of It” off their October 10 release Colorblind. Thrill Of ItGet this video and more at MySpace.com
Robert Randolph & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Colorblind (Warner Brothers) rock, soul Conceived in love and full of energy, Robert Randolph & The Family Band bring down the house with the help of a few friends (Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Leela James). Great album, great band. Start with opening track “Ain’t Nothing Wrong […]